Ex-Army Major dies in kidnappers’ den after N10m ransom payment
Retired Major Joe Ajayi, who was kidnapped from his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, a few weeks ago, has died in the kidnappers’ den, despite…
Money my husband kept for Nigeria vanished after his death – Maryam Abacha
Maryam Abacha, widow of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has rejected long-standing allegations that her late husband looted billions of dollars during his time in office,…
Lagos self-generated power exceeds national grid capacity – Report
Off-grid and self-generated electricity in Lagos State has surpassed Nigeria’s entire grid-connected capacity, a new report by the Africa Finance Corporation has revealed, raising concerns over the growing energy…
Dangote vows to shake downstream oil sector
The President of the Dangote Group and founder of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, says there will be an announcement of what he calls a major ‘shakedown’ in…
Wike rallies PDP members against August national convention
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has met with some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from south-south and south-east in a bid to stop…
Naval officer ‘stabbed to death by phone snatcher’ in Kaduna
A lieutenant commander in the Nigerian navy, identified as M. Buba, has been stabbed to death by a suspected phone snatcher in Kaduna state. Buba was reportedly attacked and stabbed…
AU body tackles Fitch over Afreximbank downgrade
The African Peer Review Mechanism, an instrument of the African Union Member States, has faulted the decision of the international credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, to downgrade the African…
Police clash with Los Angeles protesters as opposition to Trump intensifies
Federal agents clashed with demonstrators in Los Angeles on Sunday as police used teargas and “less-lethal munitions” to disperse massive crowds of people protesting against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown…
FG declares Thursday public holiday to mark June 12
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on…
Zamfara gov rejects Matawalle’s overtures to defect to APC
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has insisted he will remain in the Peoples Democratic Party where he was elected as the fifth civilian governor of the state. The decision…
